Quiz on the Ming Dynasty

During the Ming Dynasty, what significant action did China take to explore other regions?

• China built the Great Wall to prevent invasions

• China sent a fleet to explore Asia and East Africa

• China established new trade routes with the Americas

• China conquered neighboring countries to expand its territory

Who began the first overseas voyage during the Ming Dynasty?

• Zhu Yuanzhang

• Yong Le

• Zheng He

• Nanjing

Who founded the Ming Dynasty after uniting the country and became its first emperor?

• Kublai Khan

• Zhu Yuanzhang

• Hong Wu

• Yong Le

What was the main reason for the fall of the Yuan dynasty?

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Natural disasters

• Economic prosperity

• Internal problems and Mongol misrule

What did Ming rulers do to strengthen China's government?

• They weakened the military

• They brought back peace and prosperity

• They continued Mongol traditions

• They isolated China from the rest of the world

What was the very center of the Imperial City known as?

• The Imperial Garden

• The Emperor's Residence

• The Forbidden City

• The Official's Quarters

Who could enter the Forbidden City?

• All citizens

• Only top officials and emperors

• Foreign dignitaries

• Merchants and traders

What did the Ming emperors restore that helped them select the most qualified officials?

• The military service examinations

• The civil service examinations

• The agricultural service examinations

• The cultural service examinations

What did Hong Wu order to be rebuilt and destroyed by the Mongols?

• The Great Wall

• The canals and forests

• The palaces and temples

• The roads and bridges

What did the Ming rulers repair and expand that allowed rice and other goods to be shipped more efficiently?

• The Great Wall

• The Imperial Road

• The Grand Canal

• The Silk Road